University Admissions

Admission to the University of South Florida is based on the Undergraduate Admission Requirements found by clicking on the following URLs:

• Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx

• Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx

• International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

Admission Requirements - College of Education

Admission to an educator preparation program is contingent upon meeting the following Department of Education’s Teacher Educator Certification requirements:

1. ​Earn a 2.5 overall GPA;
2. Complete all General Education Information and State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites with a C- or higher in each;
3. Pass all sections of the General Knowledge Test. Information can be found at https://www.usf.edu/education/academics/teacher-certification/general-knowledge-test.aspx;
4. Submit an application to Student Academic Services, EDU 106, 813-974-2979.

Applications can be found at https://www.usf.edu/education/undergraduate/academic-advising/coedu-applications.aspx

Students must complete the General Education and the General Knowledge Test before admission to a teacher preparation program. For more information, see Florida Statutes & Constitution, Education Code, Chapter 1004.

Major Core Courses: 10 courses; 35 credit hours

Professional Education Core for all Science Education Concentrations:

• EDF 3214 - Human Development and Learning Credit(s): 3
• EDF 3604 - Schools and Society Credit(s): 3
• EDF 4430 - Measurement for Teachers Credit(s): 3
• EEX 4070 - Integrating Exceptional Students in the Regular Classroom Credit(s): 2-3
• ESE 4322 - Classroom Management for Diverse School and Society Credit(s): 3
• RED 4333 - Content Area Reading Credit(s): 3
• SCE 4936 - Senior Seminar in Science Education Credit(s): 3
• SCE 4940 - Internship: Science Education Credit(s): 9
• SCE 4945 - Practicum in Secondary Science Education Credit(s): 3
• TSL 4324 - ESOL Competencies and Strategies Credit(s): 3

Concentration Required Courses: (26 credit hours)

GPA Requirements

Once admitted, students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA and earn a 2.5 in all upper-level coursework in the major including Core and Specialization courses.

Grading Requirements

• Students must earn a C- or higher in all upper-level courses in the major.
• Students must receive a C- or better to meet the major requirements.

Internship Opportunities - College of Education

All students will enroll in multiple clinical experiences throughout the program which will provide them with the opportunity to engage in the practice of teaching.

Accreditation - College of Education

This program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Research Opportunities - College of Education

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 - Advanced Undergraduate Research Experience  course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research is able to assist with further inquiries.

Advising Information - College of Education

For prospective and current College of Education students with a home campus of Tampa, please select the following link for information about scheduling an  advising appointment:  https://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/advising.aspx

For prospective and current College of Education students with a home campus of Sarasota-Manatee, please select the following link for information about scheduling an advising appointment: https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/academics/academic-resources/academic-advising/

For prospective and current College of Education students with a home campus of St. Pete, please select the following link for information about scheduling an advising appointment: https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/academics/academic-resources/academic-advising/advisor/index.aspx

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